WORK VISA OVERVIEWIf you want to work in the U.S. temporarily, under immigration law, you need a specific visa, based on the type of work you will be doing. Most temporary worker categories require the approval of a petition by DHS, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before you can apply for your visa. Here are some of the options you have available under the work visa category:
For all of the above visa categories, you must have a valid job offer and before any visa can be issued, your employer in the U.S. must first file Form I-129, Petition for Non-Immigrant Worker, with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly INS). Once approved, the employer is sent a notice of approval, Form I-797. No work visa can be issued without this approved petition form. When you apply for your work visa, you must present the ORIGINAL notice of approval form I-797 to the consular officer. It should be noted that the approval of a petition shall not guarantee visa issuance to an applicant found ineligible under provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Alcala Immigration Law Firm can help you with this process. Contact us at: Consultations@VisasUSA.com; by phone at (801) 886-1111 for Utah or (800) 715-3851 outside Utah. |
